brake FORD C MAX 2008 1.G User Guide

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INFORMATION MESSAGES
Doors open
SystemWarninglampMessage
Locks.redDriver door open
Locks.redDriver side rear door open
Locks.redPassenger door open
Locks.redPassenger side rear dooropen
Locks.redLuggage comp. open
Locks.redBonnet open
Locks. Close all the doors tostart the car.amberDoor ajar close door
Keyless system
SystemWarninglampMessage
Key free system.redKey not detected
Key free system.redKey outside car
Locks.amberRemote key battery low
Key free system.amberPassive Key in lugg. comp.
Key free system.-Passive Key left inside
Key free system.-Please engage steering lock
Key free system.-To start press brake
Key free system.-To start press clutch
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Key free system.-Close boot or use spare key
Lighting
SystemWarninglampMessage
Brake lamp switch. Thevehicle can be driven asnormal. However, cruisecontrol cannot be switchedon. Have the system checkedby an expert as soon aspossible.
redBrake light fault
Adaptive front lighting system(AFS).amberAdaptive front light failure
Maintenance
SystemWarninglampMessage
Cooling system.redHigh engine temperature
Brakes.redLow brake fluid level
Engine. Stop the vehicle assoon as safely possible andswitch off the engine immedi-ately. Have the enginechecked by an expert imme-diately.
redEngine malfunction
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Electronic acceleration control(EAC). The vehicle can bedriven but the accelerationrate will be noticeablyreduced. Maximum vehiclespeed will be maintained.Have the system checked byan expert as soon as possible.
redAcceleration reduced
Screen washer.amberLow washer fluid level
Service Indication-Service oil
Power steering
SystemWarninglampMessage
Power steering. Full steeringwill be maintained but you willneed to exert greater forceon the steering wheel. Havethe system checked by anexpert as soon as possible.
amberPower steering malfunction
Transmission
SystemWarninglampMessage
Under certain driving condi-tions it is possible that theclutches in the transmissioncan overheat. In thesecircumstances it is necessaryto press the brake pedal and
redTransm. overt. Press brake
stop the vehicle to preventdamage to the transmission.
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Select N (NEUTRAL) or P(PARK) and apply theparking brake until the trans-mission has cooled and themessage disappears from thedisplay.
The transmission is too hot. Inthese extreme conditions thetransmission will disengagedrive in order to preventdamage. You will not be ableto drive until the transmissionhas cooled.
redTrans. too hot Press brake
Automatic transmission.amberTransmission malfunction
At low outside temperatures,after starting the engine, itmay take the transmissionseveral seconds to engage R(REVERSE) or D (DRIVE).Keep the brake pedaldepressed until thesemessages disappear from thedisplay.
-Engagement in progressPress brake pedal
Automatic transmission.-Move shifter to P
Stability control (ESP)
SystemWarninglampMessage
Stability control (ESP).amberESP malfunction
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine During starting, the fuel injectors areturned off as long as the acceleratorpedal is depressed. This can be usedto drain excessive fuel from theintake manifold after severalunsuccessful starting attempts.
If the battery has been disconnectedor after the fuel type has beenchanged, the idle speed may beirregular. This will improve after 10 to30 seconds.
Vehicles with the key freesystem
Vehicles with a manualtransmission
Note:If the clutch pedal is notdepressed, a message appears inthe information display.
Depress the clutch pedal.
Vehicles with an automatictransmission
Note:If the brake pedal is notdepressed, a message appears inthe information display.
Depress the brake pedal.
All vehicles
Push the ignition switch in and turn itto switch on the ignition and to startthe engine.
Once the system recognizes apassive key, the engine can bestarted. If no passive key is detected,PASSIVE KEY NOT DETECTEDwill appear in the information display.
STARTING A DIESEL
ENGINE
Cold/hot engine
Depress the clutch pedal withouttouching the accelerator.
Turn the key to position IIand ensure the glow plugindicator lamp illuminates.
Wait until the lamp extinguishesbefore starting and continue crankingwithout pausing until the enginestarts.
If the engine stalls, repeat the fullstarting procedure.
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Vehicles with the key freesystem
Vehicles with a manualtransmission
Note:If the clutch pedal is notdepressed, a message appears inthe information display.
Depress the clutch pedal.
Vehicles with an automatictransmission
Note:If the brake pedal is notdepressed, a message appears inthe information display.
Depress the brake pedal.
All vehicles
Push the ignition switch in and turn itto switch on the ignition and to startthe engine.
Once the system recognizes apassive key, the engine can bestarted. If no passive key is detected,PASSIVE KEY NOT DETECTEDwill appear in the information display.
Starting the engine with aspare key
Assemble the spare key. SeeKeyless entry (page 44).
Insert the spare key into the ignitionswitch.
Push the ignition switch in and turn itto switch on the ignition and to startthe engine.
KEYLESS STARTING
WARNINGS
The keyless starting systemmay not function if the key isclose to metal objects or electronicdevices such as mobile phones.
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Always check that the steeringwheel lock is deactivated beforeattempting to move your vehicle.See Cigar lighter (page 134).
Note:A valid passive key must belocated inside the vehicle to switchthe ignition on and start the engine.
Note:To start your engine you mustalso fully depress the brake or clutchpedal, depending on the transmissionfitted.
Ignition on
Press the start button once. Allelectrical circuits are operational,warning lamps and indicatorsilluminate.
Starting with automatictransmission
CAUTION
Release the start button as soonas the engine starts.
Note:Releasing the start button orthe brake pedal during engine startwill stop the engine cranking andreturn to ignition on.
1.Make sure the transmission is inP or N.
2.Fully depress the brake pedal.
3.Press the start button.
Starting with manualtransmission
CAUTION
Release the start button as soonas the engine starts.
Note:Releasing the start button orthe clutch pedal during engine startwill stop the engine cranking andreturn to ignition on.
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2.Press the start button.
Starting a diesel engine
Note:Engine cranking will notcommence until the engine glow plugcycle has been completed. This maytake several seconds in extremelycold conditions.
Note:Continue to press the startbutton and the clutch or brake pedaluntil engine cranking begins.
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ParkP
ReverseR
NeutralN
DriveD
Manual shiftingM
WARNING
Apply the brakes before movingthe selector lever and keepthem applied until you are ready tomove off.
Note:A cold engine has a higher idlespeed. This will increase thetendency for your vehicle to creepwhen you have selected a drive gear.
Press the button on the selector leverto select reverse and park.
The selector lever position will beshown in the information display.
Park
WARNINGS
Select park only when yourvehicle is stationary.
Apply the parking brakeand select park beforeleaving your vehicle. Make surethat the selector lever is latched inposition.
Note:An audible warning will soundif you open the driver's door and youhave not selected park.
Note:The battery saver willdeactivate the warning chime after aperiod of time.
In this position, power is nottransmitted to the drive wheels andthe transmission is locked. You canstart the engine with the selectorlever in this position.
Reverse
WARNING
Select reverse only when yourvehicle is stationary and theengine is at idle speed.
Neutral
In this position, power is nottransmitted to the drive wheels butthe transmission is not locked. Youcan start the engine with the selectorlever in this position.
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Select drive to shift automaticallythrough the forward gears.
Manual shifting
Note:A shift will occur only whenthe vehicle speed and the enginespeed are appropriate.
Select manual shifting to shiftmanually through the forward gears.Push the selector lever forwards toshift down and pull it backwards toshift up.
WARNING
Do not hold the selector leverpermanently in – or +.
Gears can be skipped by moving theselector lever repeatedly at shortintervals.
Manual mode also provides akickdown function. See Kickdown.
The transmission will automaticallydownshift when the engine speed istoo low and upshift when to high.
Drive modes
The transmission will select theappropriate gear for optimumperformance based on ambienttemperature, road gradient, vehicleload and driver input.
Hints on driving with anautomatic transmission
Moving off
WARNING
It is not possible to tow-start orpush-start a vehicle fitted withan automatic transmission. SeeUsing booster cables (page 209).
1.Release the parking brake.
2.Release the brake pedal andpress the accelerator pedal.
Stopping
1.Release the accelerator pedal andpress the brake pedal.
2.Apply the parking brake.
Kickdown
Press the accelerator pedal fully withthe selector lever in the drive positionto select the next lowest gear foroptimum performance. Release theaccelerator pedal when you nolonger require kickdown.
Emergency park positionrelease lever
Use the lever to move the selectorlever from the park position in theevent of an electrical malfunction orif your vehicle has a flat battery.
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OPERATION
Dual circuit braking system
WARNING
If a brake circuit fails, you willnotice a softer feel to the brakepedal. Press the brake pedal firmlyand allow for increased stoppingdistances. Stop and have thischecked immediately. Do notcontinue your journey.
Your vehicle is fitted with a diagonallysplit, dual circuit brake system. If abrake circuit fails, the other remainsoperational.
Disc brakes
Wet brake discs result in reducedbraking efficiency. Dab the brakepedal when driving from a car washto remove the film of water.
ABS
WARNING
The ABS does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive withdue care and attention.
The ABS helps you to maintain fullsteering and directional stability whenyou brake heavily in an emergency,by preventing the road wheels fromlocking. The ABS monitors the speedof each road wheel and varies thepressure to each brake. The ABSoptimizes the tyre-to-road adhesionwhen you brake heavily.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ABS
When the ABS is operating, the brakepedal will pulse. This is normal.Maintain pressure on the brakepedal.
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